Roger William Schwalbert

Roger William Schwalbert, 66, De Soto, Missouri, passed from his earthly home and entered Heaven's gates on September 14th, 2024, after a long battle with cancer.

Born June 12th, 1958 is St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Robert P. Sr. and Jewell E. (Young) Schwalbert, who preceded him in death. He was an Operating Engineer and Dump Truck owner/operator who worked in the Asphalt Paving industry. Fair, honest and hardworking and always offered to help a friend or stranger, expecting nothing in return.

He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, waterskiing and boating, his Harley and all things fast. He loved drag racing for many years and was known as "Shoe String" at 1-55 Raceway. He loved trail riding, training horses and taking his dog Blue for rides in the Side-by-Side. But his greatest love was for his family, especially his grandchildren, known to them as Papa.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years; Lynn A. (Glier-Lambrich) Schwalbert.

Three children; Selena K. Lambrich (Ben) Johnson of Imperial, Justin W. (Michelle) Lambrich of Imperial, and Michael A. (Jessica Mendez) Schwalbert of Webster Groves.

Three siblings; Deborah K. Barbeau of Otto, Robert P. Jr. (Debra) Schwalbert of Hillsboro, and Timothy J. Schwalbert of Festus.His mother-in-law, Carol A. Rose of Festus, and many other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his brother Mitchell A. Schwalbert

A celebration of life will be held at a future date.

Donations may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital in his honor.